Behind a triple-double from Russell Westbrook, the Clippers clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, avoiding the NBA's postseason play-in tournament by withstanding a furious Phoenix Suns' rally for a 105-92 win.
The Clippers have finished in the top five in the regular-season standings nine times in the last 12 seasons but have only reached the conference final once in franchise history, making their playoff journey a familiar but challenging one.
It was his 199th career triple-double, extending his record for the most in NBA history.
"Just keep getting better, keep playing good basketball going into the playoffs. That's where our mindset is." - Coach Tyronn Lue emphasized the team's focus on continuous improvement and maintaining performance for the playoffs.
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